How to use

What is Google Drive? Google drive allows you to store files in the cloud, collaboratively work on documents and easily share files. The university has a subscription to Google drive meaning that we have unlimited storage when using our staff accounts.

What apps are included?

Accessing Google drive Go to the Staff intranet. Under Services click on Google Apps Next log in using your SHU login

Creating a Document Click on the New button and click on Google docs. Give the document a new name.

Using Google docs Google docs is basically the same as word, however if you would like an introduction plenty of tutorials can be found online.

Collaborative working When you add a document to a shared folder or share a document it will appear on others Google Drive account. These documents can then be worked on together at the same time. You can track who has made changes and see who is currently working on the document.

Sharing a document Click on the share button on the screen Select the permissions of who is allowed to view e.g. anyone / SHU only. Either copy the link or enter the names of people to send the link to

To find out more visit the LSSS tech website